Self Portraits with Mom

Hey, I blow dryed AND flat ironed my hair that day. That calls for some self portraits. Check out my scarf from Afghanistan. Thanks Kev. Dave still hasn't worn his yet? I have no idea why.

Hanging with Dad

I really need to get a video of when Dave comes home. Both kids get excited but Lily goes nuts. She runs and starts yelling, "DADA! Hi DADA!" Then lately, she is so overwhelmed with joy that she has to stop and bend over to catch her breath.

Two Peas in a Bean Bag

Our Little PigPen

Over the past couple days I've taken a bunch of photos of the kids. In almost every shot Jack has food on his face, his hair is disheveled and an article of clothing is askew. I love it. Our sweet PigPen.

"Hi Doggie"

Rosie stayed with us for a few days and the kids had fun playing with her. I'm not sure Rosie shared in the fun. Lily, especially, was enamored with the dog. All day long she would come over to Rosie and say, "Hi doggie." Then she'd try to pet her or nuzzle her or feed her a table scrap. Ok, so Rosie enjoyed that last part.

Rosie guarding her precious football. I like how Jack is in the background watching tv.

Here Rosie, you decide what to watch

My Little Helper

Late In Posting...

Here are some more pics from when the Tracy's were in town. They stopped in Buffalo before heading to the Sabres game.

We're sick and tired of being sick and tired

I have no idea what they are watching here but it must have been riveting. In the course of a couple weeks there have been ear infections, colds, sinus infections, rashes and an endless amount of tissues circulating the Archer homestead. I am hoping that everything is on its way out.

Yay for Valentine's Day!

The kids have been getting valentines and packages all week. Here they are after their nap yesterday opening a package from Kate, Matt and Steve. Thank you!

Jack liked this book immediately because he said, "Look it's me and Teddy."

I like how Rosie (or Rosa as Jack has been referring to her) sits in the background oblivious.

Poor Jack had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin. He got a nice package in the mail from Grandma Toni and Grandpa Dave that made his afternoon a little brighter. (He hasn't complained about the hives...it just looks badly)

We also made some cupcakes today with our new cupcake heart decorations from Nicole and Kev. We won't be going into business just yet, but they're still cute!

TGIF!!!

Happy 15 Months!

Lil' Lil is 15 months old. We went to the doctor again (I swear they could start charging us rent) this morning for her well visit. She is:

-26.8 lbs (lighter than we thought)

-32" tall

-Ear infection appears better

She's a trooper. That poor babe has really been poked and prodded this week between shots and vaccinations and lead tests. Oh my. What a doll. She's saying some words. She says, "Elmo, Baby, Da-da, Mama, Hi, Bye, Doggy, Up, Uh-oh, NO!, ball, Uh-huh, Mimi (for minnie/mickey)." She is learning more every day. She loves her big brother and frequently saddles up to him and lays her head on his shoulder. She likes her baby dolls, her Minnie and Mickeys, her doggies, and some of Jack's trains / cars. Her adventurous side is starting to emerge. She is constantly climbing on EVERYTHING. She loves milk, refuses juice and is starting to use sippy cups. She will eat just about any vegetable you put in front of her but throws pineapple chunks and blueberries on the floor. She sucks her left thumb when she's tired. She sings and dances. She likes to copy her brother. See below:

She's a sweetie and growing up too quickly. Love you peanut.

Simply the Best

They were pretending to ward off the paparazzi in this picture. I had a lousy day yesterday but it was made a little less lousy by the fact that I got a card for my half anniversary (6 1/2 years!). I know I'm stating the obvious but that guy bearhugging those two cuties is a gem.

Silly Girl

Visit to Jeanne's (Not to be confused with Genie from Aladdin)

The kids were a little spoiled this weekend because they got to see so much family. We stopped by Jeanne's house (Jack wanted to call her Genie, like from Aladdin) on our way back to Buffalo. We stopped by much like a hurricane spirals into town. The kids were a little wound by all the excitement. They loved Jeanne's house because it has an open layout and they could run loops for hours. Jack spent the first half of our visit chasing their cat. It was good to see everyone.

Lily and Kate demonstrating their percussion abilities. Next year's Christmas list will include a styrofoam storage container.

The great thing about Aunt Kate is that she gets down to their level and loves to play.

Lily was intent on Jeanne wearing this hat. She also found it hysterical to run over to Jeanne and say "Achoo!" Who knew sneezing was so funny?

The gang's back together...David, Scott and Steve. KIDDING Scott!

Lily kept running circles around Jeanne's house until Steve stood in front of her. Then she decided it was too much work and needed to relax. That, or Steve performed some kind of baby magic.

Relaxin' with his aunt. Forever in blue jeans.

Miss everyone! Love you.